Josef Thorak Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Josef Thorak Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 14, 2024
JOSEF THORAK 'MENSCHENPAAR / ZWEI MENSCHEN'
Est: €6,000 - €12,000
JOSEF THORAK 1889 Vienna - 1952 Hartmannsberg Castle, Bad Endorf (Probably) 'MENSCHENPAAR / ZWEI MENSCHEN' Bronze, dark patina. H. 66, w. 26, d. 22 cm, weight approx. 17.26 kg. Unsigned, probably Josef Thorak, after the original in the Pinakothek der Moderne Munich. Josef Thorak was an Austrian-German sculptor who is best known for his monumental sculptures. He studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts and achieved fame in the 1930s and 1940s alongside Arno Breker as the official sculptor of the Third Reich, creating many propagandistic works for the Nazi regime. After the Second World War, Thorak was denazified by the Allies, continued his artistic activities and died suddenly in 1952. The original marble sculpture was created for the "Great German Art Exhibition 1941". Fully sculpted depiction of a standing pair of lovers in an embracing gesture. Part. Loss of patina, bumped and rubbed. geschaffen. Vollplastische Darstellung eines stehenden Liebespaares, in umarmender Geste. Literature: Cf. Pini: Leibeskult und Liebeskitsch - Erotik im Dritten Reich, Munich, 1992. Provenance: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia. JOSEF THORAK 1889 Wien - 1952 Schloss Hartmannsberg, Bad Endorf (Wohl) 'MENSCHENPAAR / ZWEI MENSCHEN' Bronze, dunkel patiniert. H. 66, B. 26, T. 22 cm, Gew. ca. 17,26 kg. Unsigniert, wohl Josef Thorak, nach dem Original in der Pinakothek der Moderne München. Josef Thorak war ein österreichisch-deutscher Bildhauer, der vor allem für seine monumentalen Skulpturen bekannt ist. Er studierte an der Wiener Akademie der bildenden Künste und erlangte in den 1930er und 1940er Jahren neben Arno Breker als offizieller Bildhauer des Dritten Reiches Berühmtheit, wobei er viele propagandistische Werke für das NS-Regime schuf. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wurde Thorak von den Alliierten entnazifiziert, setzte seine künstlerische Tätigkeit fort und verstarb plötzlich im Jahre 1952. Die Original Marmor Skulptur wurde für die ''Große Deutsche Kunstausstellung 1941'' geschaffen. Vollplastische Darstellung eines stehenden Liebespaares, in umarmender Geste. Part. Verlust der Patina, ber. und best.. Literatur: Vgl. Pini: Leibeskult und Liebeskitsch - Erotik im Dritten Reich, München, 1992. Provenienz: Privatsammlung Nordrhein Westfalen.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Sep. 14, 2024
JOSEF THORAK WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART AM KLAVIER
Est: €180 - €360
JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART AT THE PIANO Bronze relief, dark patina. H. 25.5, w. 25.5, d. 2 cm, weight approx. 2.58 kg. Monogrammed 'TH' in relief lower left, inscribed 'W.A. Mozart' upper right. Part. Loss of patina. JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART AM KLAVIER Bronzerelief, dunkel patiniert. H. 25,5, B. 25,5, T. 2 cm, Gew. ca. 2,58 kg. Im Relief unten links monogrammiert 'TH', oben rechts bezeichnet 'W.A. Mozart'. Part. Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Jul. 06, 2024
Josef Thorak (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg) Liebespaar (Scherzo) Auf dem Sockel: "Thorak". Vollplastische Darstellung eines
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Josef Thorak (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg) Liebespaar (Scherzo) Auf dem Sockel: "Thorak". Vollplastische Darstellung eines sich umarmenden Liebespaares. Eine der letzten Arbeiten des Künstlers Josef Thorak. Bronze, 30 x 30 x 20 cm, Gewicht: 8,4 kg / Josef Thorak (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg) Lovers (Scherzo) On the plinth: "Thorak". Fully sculpted depiction of a couple embracing. One of the last works by the artist Josef Thorak. Bronze, 30 x 30 x 20 cm, weight: 8.4 kg
Auktionshaus Mars
Mar. 09, 2024
JOSEF THORAK
Est: €500 - €1,000
JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg THE TWELVE YEAR OLD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE around 1950 Wax relief on plaster ground, in wooden frame. H. 28 x 28 (R. 37,5 x 36,5 cm). Bottom center signed 'Thorak', verso Luchtenberg collection inventory number 'B/z 58'. Part bumped and damaged, minimal relief cracks. Provenance: Luchtenberg Foundation. JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg DER ZWÖLFJÄHRIGE JESUS IM TEMPEL um 1950 Wachsrelief auf Gipsgrund, im Holzrahmen. H. 28 x 28 (R. 37,5 x 36,5 cm). Unten mittig signiert 'Thorak', Verso Luchtenberg Sammlungsinventarnummer 'B/z 58'. Part best. und besch., minimale Reliefrisse. Provenienz: Luchtenberg Stiftung.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Dec. 02, 2023
JOSEF THORAK LIEBESPAAR (SCHERZO)
Est: €5,000 - €10,000
JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg LOVERS (SCHERZO) 1951 Red marble, on naturalistic stone base (h. 5 cm). H. 33, W. 32, D. 18 cm, weight approx. 21,787 kg. On the base inscribed 'To 29.6.1951', 'Thorak'. Full sculptural depiction of lovers embracing each other. One of the last works of the artist Josef Thorak. Part. rubbed and bumped, rest. on one arm, verso Luchtenberg collection inventory number 'B/z 57'. Provenance: Luchtenberg Foundation. JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg LIEBESPAAR (SCHERZO) 1951 Roter Marmor, auf naturalistischem Steinsockel (H. 5 cm). Ges.-H. 33, B. 32, T. 18 cm, Gew. ca. 21,78 kg. Auf dem Sockel bez. 'Zum 29.6.1951', 'Thorak'. Vollplastische Darstellung eines sich umarmendes Liebespaar. Eine der letzten Arbeiten des Künstlers Josef Thorak. Part. ber. und best., an einem Arm rest., Verso Luchtenberg Sammlungsinventarnummer 'B/z 57'. Provenienz: Luchtenberg Stiftung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass bei diesem Objekt wegen der Abgeltung des gesetzlichen Folgerechts § 26 UrhG eine pauschale Umlage von 2% auf den Zuschlagpreis zu entrichten ist. Please note that this lot has a flat-rated charge of 2% of the hammer price which will be payable to satisfy the provisions of the statutory resale right pursuant to art. 26 of the German Copyright Act (Urhebergesetz, UrhG).
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Dec. 02, 2023
JOSEF THORAK DER ZWÖLFJÄHRIGE JESUS IM TEMPEL
Est: €800 - €1,600
JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg THE TWELVE YEAR OLD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE around 1950 Wax relief on plaster ground, in wooden frame. H. 28 x 28 (R. 37,5 x 36,5 cm). Bottom center signed 'Thorak', verso Luchtenberg collection inventory number 'B/z 58'. Part bumped and damaged, minimal relief cracks. Provenance: Luchtenberg Foundation. JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg DER ZWÖLFJÄHRIGE JESUS IM TEMPEL um 1950 Wachsrelief auf Gipsgrund, im Holzrahmen. H. 28 x 28 (R. 37,5 x 36,5 cm). Unten mittig signiert 'Thorak', Verso Luchtenberg Sammlungsinventarnummer 'B/z 58'. Part best. und besch., minimale Reliefrisse. Provenienz: Luchtenberg Stiftung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass bei diesem Objekt wegen der Abgeltung des gesetzlichen Folgerechts § 26 UrhG eine pauschale Umlage von 2% auf den Zuschlagpreis zu entrichten ist. Please note that this lot has a flat-rated charge of 2% of the hammer price which will be payable to satisfy the provisions of the statutory resale right pursuant to art. 26 of the German Copyright Act (Urhebergesetz, UrhG).
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Jun. 17, 2023
Josef THORAK Bronze Sculpture Young Lovers
Est: $400 - $800
Bronze Sculpture of two nude figures intertwined, titled Young Lovers, by German artist Josef Thorak, sculpture measures 10" x 11 1/2" x 7". Marked THORAK on side of the bronze on the base. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 13, 2023
Thorak, Josef. Album mit 59 montierten
Est: - €600
Thorak, Josef. Album mit 59 montierten Original-Photographien (Vintages) seiner bildhauerischen Werke. Format: 17,5 x 12,5 cm. Zusammengestellt aus seinem Besitz für das Landhaus Sonnenlehen in Großgmain bei Salzburg, wo Josef Thorak (1889-1951) ab ca. 1947 wohnte.
Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
Jun. 16, 2022
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), impo
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), important German sculptor, bust of Friedrich Nietzsche, white marble from Untersberg, unsigned and undated, formerly exhibited at the Great German Art Exhibition (probably 1940) in Munich, Room 21, signed and dated at that time, signature and date subsequently removed and bossed by the artist, acquired for 50,000 RM from Adolf Hitler, cf. http://www.gdk-research.de/de/obj19440967.html, provenance: artist's estate, private property and stored to date, 108 x 58 x 70 cm.- Due to its size and weight, the object can only be viewed and collected by prior arrangement in the Bremen area.
Historia Auctionata
Jun. 16, 2022
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), impo
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), important German sculptor, bust of Otto von Bismarck, white Untersberg marble, signed a. dated 1944 at the base of the neck, formerly exhibited at the Great German Art Exhibition 1942 in Munich, hall 7 (at that time still unsigned a. undated), acquired for 25.000 RM by Joseph Goebbels, cf. http://www.gdk-research.de/de/obj19362839.html as well as ill. Die Kunst im deutschen Reich, 1942, 6. Jg., Provenance: artist's estate, private property, in storage to date, 90 x 56 x 65 cm. Due to its size and weight, the object can only be viewed and collected by prior arrangement in the Bremen area.
Historia Auctionata
Jun. 16, 2022
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), impo
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), important German sculptor, head of Frederick the Great, white marble from Untersberg, signed and dated 1939 on the base, formerly exhibited at the Great German Art Exhibition in Munich in 1940 (Hall 21), at that time purchased for 20,000 RM by Adolf Hitler, cf. http://www.gdk-research.de/de/obj19405104.html, 95 x 60 x 48 cm, provenance: estate of the artist, private property, until now stored. Due to its size and weight, the object can only be viewed and collected by prior arrangement in the Bremen area.
Historia Auctionata
Feb. 08, 2021
JOSEF THORAK
Est: $200 - $300
(1889 - 1952) Austrian-German sculptor, well known for his 'grandiose monuments' and the 'striding horses' at the Reichschancellery. S.P., 4 x 6 in. b/w, a Hoffmann photograph of his sculpture 'Paracelsus' as displayed at the Haus der Deutschen Kunst, boldly signed across the image. Fine.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jan. 21, 2021
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), large all
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), large allegorical bronze sculpture of a standing female nude about to tie a bunch of ears of corn, bronze patinated, signed ''Thorak'' on the side of the stand, over marble plinth, h.m. 123 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jan. 21, 2021
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), ''Dentist
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), ''Dentist'', bronze relief, patinated, monogrammed in the casting, 27 x 28 cm.
Historia Auctionata
Jan. 21, 2021
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), ''Beethov
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), ''Beethoven'', bronze relief, patinated, monogrammed in the casting, 25.5 x 25.5 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jan. 21, 2021
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), ''Potter'
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), ''Potter'', bronze relief, patinated, monogrammed in the casting, with inscription: ''The bowl is made of earth and clay, You human child are also from it'', 25,5 x 25,5 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jan. 21, 2021
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), ''Mozart'
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), ''Mozart'', bronze relief, patinated, monogrammed in the casting, 25,5 x 25,5 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jan. 21, 2021
Josef Thorak (1889-1952), female nu
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Josef Thorak (1889-1952), female nude, bronze patinated, signed ''Thorak'' on the side of the leg, enclosed letter from Erna Thorak dated 1977 confirms authenticity and sale 1942, h. 36 cm
Historia Auctionata
Dec. 07, 2019
THORAK Josef (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Bad Endorf) ''Totentanz'', Bronzerelief,
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THORAK Josef (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Bad Endorf) ''Totentanz'', Bronzerelief, signiert ''TH'' links mittig, 25x25 cm
Auktionshaus Karrenbauer
Dec. 07, 2019
THORAK Josef (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Bad Endorf) ''Töpfer'', Bronzerelief mit
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THORAK Josef (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Bad Endorf) ''TÃ¶pfer'', Bronzerelief mit Inschrift, signiert ''TH'' links unten, 27x26,5 cm
Auktionshaus Karrenbauer
Dec. 07, 2019
THORAK Josef (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Bad Endorf) ''Leonardo da Vinci'', Bronz
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THORAK Josef (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Bad Endorf) ''Leonardo da Vinci'', Bronzerelief, signiert ''TH'' Mitte unten, 25x25,5 cm
Auktionshaus Karrenbauer
Dec. 07, 2019
THORAK Josef (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Bad Endorf) ''Don Quichotte'', Bronzerel
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THORAK Josef (1889 Salzburg - 1952 Bad Endorf) ''Don Quichotte'', Bronzerelief, signiert ''TH'' links unten, 27,7x27,5 cm
Auktionshaus Karrenbauer
Nov. 04, 2016
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a life-sized bronze portrait bust of Ernst "Putzi" Hanfstaengl, 1934
Est: €4,500 - €5,400
Bronze with beautiful dark brown patina. Signed in the nape of the neck "J.Thorak". Height 35 cm. On a marble base, total height 42.5 cm. Apart from Arno Breker, Josef Thorak was the most important sculptor of the Third Reich. Before the war, Hitler had a huge studio built for him in Baldham near Munich according to drafts by Albert Speer. It was at that time the largest art studio in Europe - spacious enough for Thorak to create one-piece sculptures with a height of up to 17 metres. Beside the monumental sculptures, he also created numerous busts, among them portrait busts of Frederick the Great, Otto von Bismarck, Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul von Hindenburg, Rudolf Heß, Benito Mussolini, Fritz Todt and, in 1934, apart from a bust of Hitler also that of Ernst Hanfstaengl. Cf. Mortimer G. Davidson, Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945 - Skulpturen, p. 507. Ernst Hanfstaengl (1887 - 1975), wealthy son of a publisher and art dealer and one of Hitler's most colourful characters and important patrons from the early years of the NSDAP (after the failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, Hitler went into hiding in Hanfstaengl's country house in Uffing at Lake Staffel), became the NSDAP's foreign press officer in 1931. Goebbel's intentional discrediting of Hanfstaengl to strengthen his own position with Hitler caused Hanfstaengl to escape to the United Kingdom in 1937, where he was captured at the outbreak of the war and finally extradited to the USA. As Hitler's friend of many years he was to advise the allied forces regarding his subsequent steps.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Apr. 27, 2016
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - Familienbuch
Est: €200 - €240
Weinroter, goldgeprägter Leineneinband mit 48 Seiten in Fraktur, auf S. 4 der handschriftliche Eintrag der Eheschließung mit Hilda Lubowski am 28.9.1929 in Berlin-Wilmersdorf. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Maße ca. 21 x 13 cm. Josef Thorak war neben Arno Breker der wichtigste Bildhauer im Dritten Reich. Er stand nicht nur auf der 1944 von Hitler erstellten Gottbegnadeten-Liste, sondern auch auf der Sonderliste mit den zwölf wichtigsten, unersetzlichen bildenden Künstlern. Nach der "Machtergreifung" ließ er sich von seiner jüdischen Frau Hilda, geb. Lubowski scheiden. Sie und der gemeinsame Sohn Peter gelten seit Kriegsende als verschollen.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Apr. 27, 2016
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - acht Keramiken
Est: €1,600 - €1,920
Rötlich-braune Keramiken, das Künstlermonogramm "TH" meistens unten im Relief: Kopernikus, Goethes Faust, Schiller, Salome (Richard Strauß), Beethoven, Mozart (beschädigt), Leonardo da Vinci (beschädigt) und Hyronymus. Zu Hyronymus ein Schreiben der Witwe Thoraks, "dass die überlassene Tonkachel "Hyronymus" von meinem Mann, dem Bildhauer Prof. Josef Thorak gefertigt wurde. Hartmannsberg den 6. Mai 1969 - Erna Thorak". Maße 27 x 27 cm, rückseitige Wandaufhängungen. Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952), Bildhauer und Medailleur. Nach dem Bildhauer Arno Breker, der für die künstlerische Neugestaltung Berlins unter Architekt Albert Speer zuständig war, gilt Thorak als bedeutendster Bildhauer im Dritten Reich. Thorak befand sich auf der 1944 von Hitler erstellten Gottbegnadetenliste und auf der Sonderliste mit den zwölf wichtigsten "unersetzlichen" bildenden Künstlern. Vgl. Davidson, Mortimer G., Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945. Tübingen, Bd. 1, 1988, S. 506ff. Aus der Sammlung eines wichtigen Zeitzeugens und Historikers des Dritten Reiches, der in unmittelbarer Nähe Hitlers arbeitete.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Apr. 27, 2016
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - Pietà
Est: €520 - €624
Modell in heller Keramik, rötlich-braune Fassung, links unten Künstlermonogramm "TH", Maße 29 x 29 cm. Werkstattentwurf zur Skulptur der Pietà auf der GDK 1942 in Saal 02, Nr. 1077. Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952), Bildhauer und Medailleur. Nach dem Bildhauer Arno Breker, der für die künstlerische Neugestaltung Berlins unter Architekt Albert Speer zuständig war, galt Thorak als populärster Bildhauer im Dritten Reich. Thorak befand sich auf der 1944 von Hitler erstellten Gottbegnadetenliste und auf der Sonderliste mit den zwölf wichtigsten "unersetzlichen" bildenden Künstlern. Vgl. Davidson, Mortimer G., Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945. Tübingen, Bd. 1, 1988, S. 506ff. Wichtiges Originalmodell aus der Werkstatt dieses bedeutenden Künstlers.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Apr. 27, 2016
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - "Die Badende"
Est: €3,500 - €4,200
Bronze patiniert, am Sockel rs. signiert "Thorak". Einfühlsam gestalteter, stehender, weiblicher Akt, leicht stilisiert. Höhe ca. 70 cm. Josef Thorak war neben Arno Breker der wichtigste Bildhauer im Dritten Reich. Noch vor Beginn des Krieges ließ Hitler ihm ein riesiges Atelier - das größte in Europa - nach Plänen von Albert Speer in Baldham bei München bauen, in dem Thorak bis zu 17 Meter hohe Plastiken in einem Stück schaffen konnte. Zu seinen Werken zählen neben den Monumentalskulpturen auch zahlreiche Büsten, so von Friedrich dem Großen, Otto von Bismarck, Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul von Hindenburg, Adolf Hitler (1934), Benito Mussolini und Fritz Todt.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Apr. 27, 2016
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a marble bust of Dr. Fritz Todt
Est: €2,000 - €2,400
Monumental head depicting the Reich Minister for Armament Dr. Fritz Todt, made from so-called "Untersberg" marble (northern Limestone Alps near Salzburg) with reddish inclusions (so-called "trout marble"), sculptured in one piece with a rectangular base (dimensions 28 x 32 cm), signed on nape of neck "THORAK 1942". In good to very good condition, total height 54 cm. Josef Thorak and Arno Breker were the most important sculptors of the Third Reich. The War had not yet started when Hitler had a huge studio built for Thorak - the largest in Europe - according to plans by Albert Speer in Baldham near Munich. In this studio Thorak was able to create sculptures as high as 17 metres in one piece. In 1944, he was put on the so-called "Gottbegnadetenliste" (tr. "list of the divinely gifted") by Hitler, thus he was excused from military service. Furthermore, Hitler put him on his special list of the (tr.) "twelve irreplaceable visual artists". Dr. Fritz Todt (1891 - 1942), inspector general for road engineering in Germany and constructor of the Reichsautobahn (tr. "motorways of the Reich"), SA-Obergruppenführer, major general of the Luftwaffe, from 1940 on Reich secretary for weaponry and ammunition. The militarily organised construction group organisation Todt, founded in 1938, was named after him (Siegfried Line, Atlantic Wall). In 1937, he was awarded the German National Prize for Art and Science created by Hitler, which included prize money of 100,000 Reichsmark. On 8 February 1942 he died in a plane crash not far from the Führer's headquarters Wolfsschanze near Rastenburg. Earlier he supposedly had had a heated discussion with Hitler as in his opinion the war could not be won any more. Nevertheless Hitler awarded him posthumously the German Order, the highest award of the Third Reich. Hartmannsberg Castle, acquired by Josef Thorak in 1938. The marble head serving as a model for later objects was made here. The marble head became the property of a Chiemgau citizen after the 2nd World War and was part of his private collection, ignored by the public. A comparable as well damaged head was sold as lot 3182 at Hermann Historica's 60th auction. Another copy is published in (tr.) "The Art in the German Reich", December 1943 issue, p. 267 and in Mortimer G. Davidson, "Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945". Masterfully crafted piece and of utmost rarity.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Nov. 06, 2015
Kunst im Dritten Reich
Est: €2,000 - €2,400
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - acht Keramiken Rötlich-braune Keramiken das Künstlermonogramm "TH" meistens unten im Relief: Kopernikus Goethes Faust Schiller Salome (Richard Strauß) Beethoven Mozart (beschädigt) Leonardo da Vinci (beschädigt) und Hyronymus. Zu Hyronymus ein Schreiben der Witwe Thoraks "dass die überlassene Tonkachel "Hyronymus" von meinem Mann dem Bildhauer Prof. Josef Thorak gefertigt wurde. Hartmannsberg den 6. Mai 1969 - Erna Thorak". Maße 27 x 27 cm rückseitige Wandaufhängungen. Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) Bildhauer und Medailleur. Nach dem Bildhauer Arno Breker der für die künstlerische Neugestaltung Berlins unter Architekt Albert Speer zuständig war gilt Thorak als bedeutendster Bildhauer im Dritten Reich. Thorak befand sich auf der 1944 von Hitler erstellten Gottbegnadetenliste und auf der Sonderliste mit den zwölf wichtigsten "unersetzlichen" bildenden Künstlern. Vgl. Davidson Mortimer G. Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945. Tübingen Bd. 1 1988 S. 506ff. Aus der Sammlung eines wichtigen Zeitzeugens und Historikers des Dritten Reiches der in unmittelbarer Nähe Hitlers arbeitete.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Nov. 06, 2015
Kunst im Dritten Reich
Est: €640 - €768
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - Pietà Modell in heller Keramik rötlich-braune Fassung links unten Künstlermonogramm "TH" Maße 29 x 29 cm. Werkstattentwurf zur Skulptur der Pietà auf der GDK 1942 in Saal 02 Nr. 1077. Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) Bildhauer und Medailleur. Nach dem Bildhauer Arno Breker der für die künstlerische Neugestaltung Berlins unter Architekt Albert Speer zuständig war galt Thorak als populärster Bildhauer im Dritten Reich. Thorak befand sich auf der 1944 von Hitler erstellten Gottbegnadetenliste und auf der Sonderliste mit den zwölf wichtigsten "unersetzlichen" bildenden Künstlern. Vgl. Davidson Mortimer G. Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945. Tübingen Bd. 1 1988 S. 506ff. Wichtiges Originalmodell aus der Werkstatt dieses bedeutenden Künstlers.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Nov. 15, 2013
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH - Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a marble head of Dr. Fritz Todt
Est: €2,000 - €2,400
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH - Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a marble head of Dr. Fritz Todt Monumental head depicting the Reich Minister for Armaments Dr. Fritz Todt, made from so-called "Untersberg" marble (northern Limestone Alps near Salzburg) with reddish inclusions (so-called "trout marble"), without base, signed on the nape of the neck "THORAK 1942". Damaged at the ears. Total height circa 41 cm. Josef Thorak and Arno Breker were the most important sculptors of the Third Reich. The War had not yet started when Hitler had a huge studio built for Thorak - the largest in Europe - according to plans by Albert Speer in Baldham near Munich. In this studio Thorak was able to create sculptures as high as 17 metres in one piece. In 1944 he was put on the so-called "Gottbegnadetenliste" (tr. "God-gifted list") by Hitler, thus he was excused from military service. Furthermore Hitler put him on his special list of the "twelve irreplaceable visual artists". Dr. Fritz Todt (1891 - 1942), inspector general for German Roadways and constructor of the Reichsautobahn, SA-Obergruppenführer, major general of the Luftwaffe, from 1940 on Reich minister for armament. The militarily organised construction group "Organisation Todt" (Siegfried Line, Atlantic Wall), founded in 1938, was named after hi. In 1937 he was awarded the German National Prize for Art and Science created by Hitler, which included prize money of 100,000 Reichsmark. On 8 February 1942 he died in a plane crash not far from the Führer's headquarters Wolfsschanze near Rastenburg. Earlier he supposedly had had a heated discussion with Hitler as in his opinion the war could not be won any more. Nevertheless Hitler awarded him posthumously the German Order, the highest award of the Third Reich.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Nov. 15, 2013
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH - Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a life-sized bronze portrait bust of Ernst "Putzi" Hanfstaengl, dating 1934
Est: €6,400 - €7,680
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH - Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a life-sized bronze portrait bust of Ernst "Putzi" Hanfstaengl, dating 1934 Bronze with beautiful dark brown patina. Signed in the nape of the neck "J. Thorak". Height 35 cm. On a marble base, total height 42.5 cm. Apart from Arno Breker, Josef Thorak was the most important sculptor of the Third Reich. Before the war, Hitler had a huge studio built for him in Baldham near Munich according to drafts by Albert Speer. It was at that time the largest art studio in Europe - spacious enough for Thorak to create one-piece sculptures with a height of up to 17 metres. Beside the monumental sculptures, he also created numerous busts, among them portrait busts of Frederick the Great, Otto von Bismarck, Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul von Hindenburg, Rudolf Heß, Benito Mussolini, Fritz Todt and, in 1934, apart from a bust of Hitler also that of Ernst Hanfstaengl. Cf. Mortimer G. Davidson, Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945 - Skulpturen, p. 507. Ernst Hanfstaengl (1887 - 1975), wealthy son of a publisher and art dealer and one of Hitler's most colourful and important patrons from the early years of the NSDAP (after the failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, Hitler went into hiding in Hanfstaengl's country house in Uffing at Lake Staffel), became the NSDAP's foreign press officer in 1931. Goebbel's deliberate discrediting of Hanfstaengl to strengthen his own position with Hitler caused Hanfstaengl to escape to the United Kingdom in 1937, where he was captured at the outbreak of the war and finally extradited to the USA. As Hitler's friend of many years he was to advise the allied forces on their subsequent steps.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Nov. 15, 2013
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH - Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a marble head of Dr. Fritz Todt
Est: €3,200 - €3,840
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH - Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a marble head of Dr. Fritz Todt Monumental head depicting the Reich Minister for Armament Dr. Fritz Todt, made from so-called "Untersberg" marble (northern Limestone Alps near Salzburg) with reddish inclusions (so-called "trout marble"), sculptured in one piece with a rectangular base (dimensions 28 x 32 cm), signed on the nape of the neck "THORAK 1942". In good to very good condition, total height 54 cm. Josef Thorak and Arno Breker were the most important sculptors of the Third Reich. The War had not yet started when Hitler had a huge studio built for Thorak - the largest in Europe - according to plans by Albert Speer in Baldham near Munich. In this studio Thorak was able to create sculptures as high as 17 metres in one piece. In 1944 he was put on the so-called "Gottbegnadetenliste" (list of the divinely gifted) by Hitler, thus he was excused from military service. Furthermore Hitler put him on his special list of the "twelve irreplaceable visual artists". Dr. Fritz Todt (1891 - 1942), inspector general for road engineering in Germany and constructor of the motorways of the Reich, SA-Obergruppenführer, major general of the Luftwaffe, from 1940 on Reich secretary for weaponry and ammunition. The militarily organised construction group organisation Todt (Siegfried Line, Atlantic Wall) foundet in 1938, was named after him (Siegfried Line, Atlantic Wall). In 1937 he was awarded the German National Prize for Art and Science created by Hitler, which included prize money of 100,000 Reichsmark. On 8 February 1942 he died in a plane crash not far from the Führer's headquarters Wolfsschanze near Rastenburg. Earlier he supposedly had had a heated discussion with Hitler as in his opinion the war could not be won any more. Nevertheless Hitler awarded him posthumously the German Order, the highest award of the Third Reich. Provenance: Hartmannsberg Castle, acquired by Josef Thorak in 1938. The marble head serving as a model for later objects was made here. The marble head became the property of a Chiemgau citizen after the 2nd World War and was part of his private collection, ignored by the public, a photo document included. A comparable, but damaged head was sold as lot 3182 at Hermann Historica's 60th auction. Another copy is published in "The Art in the German Reich", December 1943 issue, p. 267 and in Mortimer G. Davidson, Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945. Masterfully crafted piece and of utmost rarity.
Hermann Historica GmbH
May. 08, 2013
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH
Est: €8,000 - €9,600
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a life-sized bronze portrait bust of Ernst Putzi Hanfstaengl dating from 1934 Bronze with beautiful dark brown patina. Signed in the nape of the neck J. Thorak. Height 35 cm. On a marble base total height 42.5 cm. Apart from Arno Breker Josef Thorak was the most important sculptor of the Third Reich. Before the war Hitler had a huge studio built for him in Baldham near Munich according to drafts by Albert Speer. It was at that time the largest art studio in Europe - spacious enough for Thorak to create one-piece sculptures with a height of up to 17 metres. Beside the monumental sculptures he also created numerous busts among them portrait busts of Frederick the Great Otto von Bismarck Friedrich Nietzsche Paul von Hindenburg Rudolf Heß Benito Mussolini Fritz Todt and in 1934 apart from a bust of Hitler also that of Ernst Hanfstaengl. Cf. Mortimer G. Davidson Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945 - Skulpturen p. 507. Ernst Hanfstanegl (1887 - 1975) wealthy son of a publisher and art dealer and one of Hitler's most colourful and important patrons from the early years of the NSDAP (after the failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923 Hitler went into hiding in Hanfstaengel's country house in Uffing at Lake Staffel) becomes the NSDAP's foreign press officer in 1931. Goebbel's deliberate discrediting of Hanfstaengel to strengthen his own position with Hitler caused Hanfstaengel to escape to the United Kingdom in 1937 where he is captured at the outbreak of the war and finally extradited to the USA. As Hitler's friend of many years he was to advise the allied forces on their subsequent steps. PLEASE NOTE: Solange Kataloginhaber, Auktionsteilnehmer und Bieter sich nicht gegenteilig äußern, versichern sie, dass sie den Katalog und die darin abgebildeten Gegenstände aus der Zeit des Dritten Reiches nur zu Zwecken der staatsbürgerlichen Aufklärung, der Abwehr verfassungswidriger Bestrebungen, der Kunst oder der Wissenschaft, der Forschung oder der Lehre, der Berichterstattung über Vorgänge des Zeitgeschehens oder der Geschichte oder ähnlichen Zwecken erwerben (§§ 86a, 86 Strafgesetzbuch). Die Hermann Historica oHG, ihre Versteigerer und Einlieferer bieten und geben diese Gegenstände nur unter diesen Voraussetzungen an bzw. ab. As long as catalogue owner, auction participants and bidders do not state otherwise, they agree to the condition that the catalogue and the items displayed in the catalogue that refer to the Third Reich are used exclusively for the purpose of civic education, the purpose of defense against actions that defy the constitutional rights, the purpose of art or science, the purpose of academic research and education, coverage regarding contemporary/historic developments or for purposes similar to the ones stated above (§ 86a , 86 penal code). Hermann Historica oHG, its auctioneers and suppliers will only yield ownership of the corresponding items according to these conditions.
Hermann Historica GmbH
May. 08, 2013
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH
Est: €4,000 - €4,800
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952) - a marble head of Dr. Fritz Todt Monumental head depicting the Reich armament minister Dr. Fritz Todt made from so-called Untersberg marble (northern Limestone Alps near Salzburg) with reddish inclusions (so-called trout marble) sculptured in one piece with a rectangular base ((28 x 32 cm) signed on the nape of the neck THORAK 1942. In good to very good condition total height 54 cm. Josef Thorak and Arno Breker were the most important sculptors of the Third Reich. The War had not yet started when Hitler had a huge studio built for Thorak - the largest in Europe - according to plans by Albert Speer in Baldham near Munich. In this studio Thorak was able to create sculptures as high as 17 metres in one piece. In 1944 he was put on the so-called Gottbegnadetenliste (list of the divinely gifted) by Hitler thus he was excused from military service. Furthermore Hitler put him on his special list of the twelve irreplaceable visual artists. Dr. Fritz Todt (1891 - 1942) inspector general for road engineering in Germany and constructor of the motorways of the Reich SA-Obergruppenführer major general of the Luftwaffe from 1940 on Reich secretary for weaponry and ammunition. The militarily organised construction group organisation Todt founded in 1938 was named after him (Siegfried Line Atlantic Wall). In 1937 he was awarded the German National Prize for Art and Science created by Hitler which included prize money of 100 000 Reichsmark. On 8 February 1942 he died in a plane crash not far from the Führer's headquarters Wolfsschanze near Rastenburg. Earlier he supposedly had had a heated discussion with Hitler as in his opinion the war could not be won any more. Nevertheless Hitler awarded him posthumously the German Order the highest award of the Third Reich. Provenance: Hartmannsberg Castle acquired by Josef Thorak in 1938. The marble head serving as a model for later objects was made here. The marble head became the property of the Chiemgau citizen XY after the 2nd World War and was part of his private collection ignored by the public a photo document included. A comparable but damaged head was sold as lot 3182 at Hermann Historica's 60th auction. Another copy is published in The Art in the German Reich December 1943 issue p. 267 and in Mortimer G. Davidson Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945. Masterfully crafted piece and of utmost rarity. PLEASE NOTE: Solange Kataloginhaber, Auktionsteilnehmer und Bieter sich nicht gegenteilig äußern, versichern sie, dass sie den Katalog und die darin abgebildeten Gegenstände aus der Zeit des Dritten Reiches nur zu Zwecken der staatsbürgerlichen Aufklärung, der Abwehr verfassungswidriger Bestrebungen, der Kunst oder der Wissenschaft, der Forschung oder der Lehre, der Berichterstattung über Vorgänge des Zeitgeschehens oder der Geschichte oder ähnlichen Zwecken erwerben (§§ 86a, 86 Strafgesetzbuch). Die Hermann Historica oHG, ihre Versteigerer und Einlieferer bieten und geben diese Gegenstände nur unter diesen Voraussetzungen an bzw. ab. As long as catalogue owner, auction participants and bidders do not state otherwise, they agree to the condition that the catalogue and the items displayed in the catalogue that refer to the Third Reich are used exclusively for the purpose of civic education, the purpose of defense against actions that defy the constitutional rights, the purpose of art or science, the purpose of academic research and education, coverage regarding contemporary/historic developments or for purposes similar to the ones stated above (§ 86a , 86 penal code). Hermann Historica oHG, its auctioneers and suppliers will only yield ownership of the corresponding items according to these conditions.
Hermann Historica GmbH
May. 02, 2012
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952),
Est: €5,600 - €6,720
a life size bronze bust of Rudolf Heß. Bronze with beautiful dark brown patina. Unsigned and without foundry mark. Height 36 cm. On a light marble base, total height 48.5 cm. Created between 1935 and 1940. In all details identical to the signed Heß bust of Thorak by the Brandstetter foundry in Munich, sold by Hermann Historica in auction 58, lot 3089, for ca EUR 15.000. Presumably it is the first draft which was not meant for sale. Josef Thorak was, apart from Arno Breker, the most important sculptor of the Third Reich. Before the war, Hitler had a vast studio built for him in Baldham near Munich according to design specifications by Albert Speer. It was at that time the largest art studio in Europe - spacious enough for Thorak to create one-piece sculptures with a height of up to 17 metres. Besides the monumental sculptures he also created numerous busts, such as those of Frederick the Great, Otto von Bismarck, Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul von Hindenburg, Adolf Hitler (1934), Benito Mussolini and Fritz Todt. „Solange Kataloginhaber, Auktionsteilnehmer und Bieter sich nicht gegenteilig äußern, versichern sie, dass sie den Katalog und die darin abgebildeten Gegenstände aus der Zeit des Dritten Reiches nur zu Zwecken der staatsbürgerlichen Aufklärung, der Abwehr verfassungswidriger Bestrebungen, der Kunst oder der Wissenschaft, der Forschung oder der Lehre, der Berichterstattung über Vorgänge des Zeitgeschehens oder der Geschichte oder ähnlichen Zwecken erwerben (§§ 86a, 86 Strafgesetzbuch). Die Hermann Historica oHG, ihre Versteigerer und Einlieferer bieten und geben diese Gegenstände nur unter diesen Voraussetzungen an bzw. ab."
Hermann Historica GmbH
Oct. 29, 2011
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952)
Est: €7,000 - €8,400
a life size bronze bust of Rudolf Heß Bronze with beautiful dark brown patina. Unsigned and without foundry mark. Height 36 cm. On a light marble base, total height 48.5 cm. Created between 1935 and 1940. In all details identical to the signed Heß bust of Thorak by the Brandstetter foundry in Munich, sold by Hermann Historica in auction 58, lot 3089, for ca EUR 15.000. Presumably it is the first draft which was not meant for sale. Josef Thorak was, apart from Arno Breker, the most important sculptor of the Third Reich. Before the war, Hitler had built for him a vast studio in Baldham near Munich according to design specifications by Albert Speer. It was at that time the largest art studio in Europe - spacious enough for Thorak to create one-piece sculptures with a height of up to 17 metres. Besides the monumental sculptures he also created numerous busts, such as those of Frederick the Great, Otto von Bismarck, Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul von Hindenburg, Adolf Hitler (1943), Benito Mussolini and Fritz Todt. PLEASE NOTE: Solange Kataloginhaber, Auktionsteilnehmer und Bieter sich nicht gegenteilig äußern, versichern sie, dass sie den Katalog und die darin abgebildeten Gegenstände aus der Zeit des Dritten Reiches nur zu Zwecken der staatsbürgerlichen Aufklärung, der Abwehr verfassungswidriger Bestrebungen, der Kunst oder der Wissenschaft, der Forschung oder der Lehre, der Berichterstattung über Vorgänge des Zeitgeschehens oder der Geschichte oder ähnlichen Zwecken erwerben (§§ 86a, 86 Strafgesetzbuch). Die Hermann Historica oHG, ihre Versteigerer und Einlieferer bieten und geben diese Gegenstände nur unter diesen Voraussetzungen an bzw. ab. As long as catalogue owner, auction participants and bidders do not state otherwise, they agree to the condition that the catalogue and the items displayed in the catalogue that refer to the Third Reich are used exclusively for the purpose of civic education, the purpose of defense against actions that defy the constitutional rights, the purpose of art or science, the purpose of academic research and education, coverage regarding contemporary/historic developments or for purposes similar to the ones stated above (§ 86a , 86 penal code). Hermann Historica oHG, its auctioneers and suppliers will only yield ownership of the corresponding items according to these conditions.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Oct. 15, 2010
Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952)
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Monumentaler Marmorkopf Dr. Fritz Todt Weißer Marmor mit rötlichen Einschlüssen, in einem Stück mit dem rechteckigen Sockel geschlagen, im Nacken signiert "THORAK 1942". Beschädigt, Gesamthöhe 58 cm. Josef Thorak war neben Arno Breker der wichtigste Bildhauer im Dritten Reich. Noch vor Beginn des Krieges ließ Hitler ihm ein riesiges Atelier - das größte in Europa - nach Plänen von Albert Speer in Baldham bei München bauen, in dem Thorak bis zu 17 Meter hohe Plastiken in einem Stück schaffen konnte. 1944 setzte ihn Hitler auf die sog. "Gottbegnadetenliste", die ihn vom Kriegsdienst befreite und auf die Sonderliste der "zwölf unersetzlichen bildenden Künstler". Dr. Fritz Todt (1891 - 1942), Generalinspektor für das deutsche Straßenwesen und Erbauer der Reichsautobahnen, SA-Obergruppenführer, Generalmajor der Luftwaffe, ab 1940 Reichsminister für Bewaffnung und Munition. Nach ihm war die 1938 gegründete und militärisch organisierte Bautruppe Organisation Todt (Westwall, Atlantikwall) benannt. 1937 erhielt er den von Hitler neu gestifteten und mit 100.000 RM dotierten Deutschen Nationalpreis für Kunst und Wissenschaft. Am 8. Februar 1942 starb er bei einem Flugzeugabsturz unweit des Führerhauptquartiers Wolfsschanze bei Rastenburg, zuvor soll er in einer erregten Auseinandersetzung mit Hitler die Ansicht vertreten haben, der Krieg sei nicht mehr zu gewinnen. Dennoch verlieh ihm Hitler erstmalig postum den Deutschen Orden, die höchste Auszeichnung des Dritten Reiches. Provenienz: wurde in Berlin gefunden, vermutlich aus einem Ministerium stammend. Ein weiteres Exemplar ist abgebildet in "Die Kunst im Deutschen Reich", Heft Dezember 1943, S. 267 und bei Mortimer G. Davidson, Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945. A monumental marble head Dr. Fritz Todt White marble with reddish inclusions, sculptured in one piece with a rectangular base, signed at the neck "THORAK 1942". Damaged, total height 58 cm. Josef Thorak and Arno Breker have been the most important sculptors of the Third Reich. War had not yet started when Hitler built a huge studio for Thorak - the largest in Europe - according to plans by Albert Speer in Baldham near Munich. In this studio Thorak was able to create sculptures as high as 17 metres in one piece. In 1944 he was put on the so-called "Gottbegnadetenliste" (list of the divinely gifted) by Hitler, thus he was excused from military service. Furthermore Hitler put him on his special list of the twelve irreplaceable visual artists. Dr. Fritz Todt (1891 - 1942), inspector general for road engineering in Germany and constructor of the motorways of the Reich, SA-Obergruppenführer, major general of the airforce, from 1940 on Reich secretary for weaponry and ammunition. The militarily organised construction group Organisation Todt, that had been founded in 1938, was named after him (Siegfried Line, Atlantic Wall). In 1937 he was awarded the German National Prize for Art and Science that had been created by Hitler and that included prize money of 100,000 reichsmark. On February 8th 1942 he died in a plane crash not far from the Führer's headquarters Wolf's Lair near Rastenburg. Earlier he supposedly had had a heated discussion with Hitler as in his opinion the war was not winnable anymore. Nevertheless Hitler awarded him posthumously with the German Order, the highest award of the Third Reich. Provenance: has been found in Berlin and had probably been set up in a ministry. Another example is depicted in "Die Kunst im Deutschen Reich", December 1943 issue, p. 267 and in Mortimer G. Davidson, Kunst in Deutschland 1933 - 1945.
Hermann Historica GmbH
Dec. 03, 2009
Thorak, Josef 1889 Salzburg/Austria - 1952 Hartmannsberg The Pius.
Est: €12,000 - €15,000
1922. Limestone cast, mounted on stone base. 190 x 42 x 32cm (base: 28,5 x 40cm). Signed on edge of plinth right: THORAK. Provenance: City of Berlin Private possession Berlin Literature: Wilhelm von Bode, Der Bildhauer Joseph Thorak, Berlin 1929, p.35 (ill.).
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Oct. 09, 2009
KUNST IM DRITTEN REICH: Josef Thorak (1889 - 1952)
Est: €9,500 - €19,000
lebensgroße Bronzebüste von Rudolf Heß Bronze mit schöner, tiefbrauner Patina. Im Nacken signiert "Thorak", am Unterrand der Gießerstempel "Guss Brandstetter München". Höhe 36 cm. Auf hellem Marmorsockel, Gesamthöhe 47,5 cm. Entstehungszeit ca. 1935/40. Josef Thorak war neben Arno Breker der wichtigste Bildhauer im Dritten Reich. Noch vor Beginn des Krieges ließ Hitler ihm ein riesiges Atelier - das größte in Europa - nach Plänen von Albert Speer in Baldham bei München bauen, in dem Thorak bis zu 17 Meter hohe Plastiken in einem Stück schaffen konnte. Zu seinen Werken zählen neben den Monumentalskulpturen auch zahlreiche Büsten, so von Friedrich dem Großen, Otto von Bismarck, Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul von Hindenburg, Adolf Hitler (1934), Benito Mussolini und Fritz Todt.
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